OGC Nice vs Lorient Prediction: Nice have no excuse

OGC Nice hosts Lorient in the 30th fixture of the Ligue 1 at the Allianz Riviera. OGC Nice are without a win in their last 2 matches and they need a win in this game to continue fighting for European Competition next season. And Lorient are without a win in their last 4 games. They are currently inches away from dropping into the relegation zone and a win is also critical for this team.

OGC Nice's last 5 league games ended in 1 win, 3 losses and 1 draw while Lorient's last 5 also ended in 1 win, 3 losses and 1 draw.

According to the league table, OGC Nice are 5th with 44 points while Lorient are 16th with 26 points.

OGC Nice

OGC Nice need a turnaround in the remaining games of the season. They were once fighting for the top 4 on the table but at the moment, they are fighting to remain in the top 6. Hence the need to win against Lorient in this upcoming game. OGC Nice had a defeat and a draw in their last 2 games and the latest was against Stade Reims.

OGC Nice visited the Stade Auguste Delaune to play against Stade Reims last week and the game ended as a goalless draw. At the end of the game, stats showed Nice had 47% possession, 3 shots on target and 5 corner kicks. They created 2 big chances but neither ended in a goal. 

OGC Nice have been nothing less than a disappointment. But ahead of them is an opportunity to win vital points. Nice are fully aware that failing to win Lorient is inexcusable. So we hope to see a very anxious display from OGC Nice. 

Lorient

Lorient are currently sitting on the relegation playoff spot and the speculation is, they will go under in the coming week. Lorient's last 4 games ended in 1 draw and 3 losses. They have also lost back-to-back games and the latest was against Montpellier last weekend.

Lorient played away from home in the game against Montpellier and they lost 2-0 at the end. They conceded both goals in the 55th and 90th minutes of the game and they failed to respond until the end of the game. According to stats, Lorient had 55% possession, 5 shots on target and 7 corner kicks. They also created 3 big chances and missed all 3.

Lorient are anxious to get a win and climb up to safety but will they be able to turn that anxiety to their advantage? 

Head to Head

In the last 20 meetings between OGC Nice and Lorient, OGC Nice won 7 games while Lorient won 5 and they drew 8 games.

Analysis and Predictions

OGC Nice should feel motivated to win against Lorient despite their poor form. They have got the superior team and the home advantage. Lorient have their anxiety as their only advantage, but sometimes that is not enough.

On the h2h, OGC Nice are unbeaten in the last 4 games and without a clean sheet in the last 7. While Lorient are without a clean sheet in the last 4 meetings. Both teams scored in 6 of the last 7 meetings.

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